The return of Christ is the finish line of the Christian life. And right now your mind is telling you that you already know this, but I assure you, your mind is lying: it will continue to think, plan, and …
The following is an excerpt from the “Letter to Diognetus” written in the early second century, soon after the time of the apostles. Our role on earth isn’t easy, but it is essential. Christians are distinguished from other people neither …
The next 266 words are best read with an English accent. When we moved to America, one of the things we had to get used to was how folks greet each other. You’d think it would be the least of …
When babies are born with major birth defects, or cancer strikes, or a loved one experiences continuous pain for years without relief, we often struggle to trust God. Even if we’re normally healthy and strong, we often experience sicknesses at …
There has been much written about the exodus of Millennials from the Church. But I haven’t seen much discussion about the effect of that exodus on those they’ve left behind; specifically, the parents who sought to pass on their faith …
“Violence unmakes the world, but preemptive love has the power to unmake violence.” – Jeremy Courtney Jeremy Courtney is the founder and CEO of Preemptive Love Coalition, which brings relief to families fleeing war in Syria and Iraq. They help refugees rebuild …
Our best times together as a family are at dinner. At home after a meal, we push our dishes aside and linger together over coffee or hot chocolate. We have no particular agenda; we simply enjoy one another. Listening, talking, …
We just experienced Easter weekend. Did you really learn the story of resurrection? Or were you too distracted by the Easter eggs? Let’s find out! [os-widget path=”/disciplemaker/how-well-do-you-know-easter” of=”disciplemaker” comments=”false”]
While on this journey I keep thinking of those who suffer injustices in the world—the brave, super Christian heroes. I was going to tell the stories of those people in far-off lands doing extraordinary things. Stories that are helpful and …
Have you ever found yourself in conversation with one of your children, or someone you have known for years, and you suddenly forget their name? It’s so embarrassing to be Dad to three adult males and on occasion call them …